Year: 2020

Dental veneers and dental bonding are both common dental procedures, which are used to repair damaged or malformed teeth or to correct the appearance of a tooth. Despite doing similar jobs, they are different procedures which take different approaches to the task at hand. So which one is right for…

The challenges posed by the COVID pandemic and the various responses to it are legion. Businesses, families, individuals, and communities all face unprecedented challenges as we move through this experience together. The toll on our health, both mental and physical, is measurable; we’re all struggling to stay sane and healthy…

November is a lovely month in much of the country. Fall is firmly here with winter not far off, the holidays are just around the corner, and the thought of a delicious Thanksgiving dinner fills the hearts, minds, and kitchens of many Americans. However, November is also a special month…

It’s no secret that sugar isn’t good for your teeth. Excess sugar consumption can cause a variety of problems due to the fact that sugar fuels bacteria growth, contributing directly to gum disease, cavities, and other forms of tooth decay. Sugar can also have some other effects on teeth: like…

2020 has been a challenging year in many professions, but since October is National Dental Hygiene Month, we’d like to start by acknowledging the hard work and difficulties faced by many dental hygienists and oral health professionals at this time. Like so many other health care workers, they’ve faced both…

There are so many choices in toothpaste these days that the options might seem bewildering if not overwhelming. Whitening toothpastes, organic toothpaste, toothpaste for sensitive teeth–where does one begin? Lately there’s been an additional discussion among health-conscious people about toothpaste and in particular SLS as a toothpaste ingredient. Some folks…

Dentistry is a unique medical science, in that most treatments and procedures are preventative in nature, intended to head off problems before they develop. Regular cleanings and fluoride treatments can go a long way toward helping a patient avoid oral health problems. Cosmetic dentistry may seem at first to be…

Teeth whitening is a popular cosmetic dental procedure, which as the name suggests removes stains and discoloration from teeth. Teeth staining is more common than you might think–diet, smoking, damage, and environmental conditions can all discolor teeth. The goal of tooth whitening is to remove those stains and restore or…

We are excited to announce that Tim Burgiss D.D.S. has re-opened as of May 11th. We know this has been a challenging and often confusing time for many of our patients, and we’re happy to be available again for your regular dental care. We’re carefully monitoring both the evolving situation…